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There's a great system called GoodSAM (www.goodsamapp.org...) which works on android, IOS, and just a normal feature phone (ie. a dumb phone). I've been using it for about a month, and it's one of the more sensible uses of technology I've seen in some time.
Once you register … View moreThere's a great system called GoodSAM (www.goodsamapp.org...) which works on android, IOS, and just a normal feature phone (ie. a dumb phone). I've been using it for about a month, and it's one of the more sensible uses of technology I've seen in some time.
Once you register with GoodSAM (which requires you to send a copy of your first aid certificate so that they can confirm it's valid), you just get on with your life as normal, and they track you through your phone.
When someone near you calls an ambulance, you get an alert on your phone. If you accept the alert, you are given directions to the casualty, and you help them until the ambulance gets there. If two people accept the alert, the first one gets directions to the casualty, and the second gets directions to the nearest defibrillator, and then to the casualty.
There are very few people (five, so far) registered in and around Whangarei. Obviously, the system will be more useful if more people register. I've had two alerts so far, and the ambulance beat me to the scene both times, which I find quite reassuring.
Other than being a registered user of the app, I have no direct link with the organisation, but I would like to see it succeed as I think it's a great idea.
If you're nervous about the idea of actually having to use your first aid, remember that you'll probably only be there for a few minutes before the ambulance arrives, and the first few minutes can be the difference between someone surviving and dying. Please, if you've got a certificate, consider registering - you might be able to help someone.
Remind tamariki just how important and special they are. In this episode of Tamariki News, hear why praise and encouragement is so important for children. www.youtube.com...
Northland is one of the big winners from the $61.7million portion of the Government's $3 billion Pro…
Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
… View moreGardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
Click here to see the results and check out Lynda's top 10 tips to super fast veges
Geoff Brown and Eric Jackson of Antique & Collectable Buyers Limited are buying throughout the North Island until Monday 5th March.
We are looking to purchase your unwanted antiques, collectables and precious metals such as old and broken gold and silver, old coins, banknotes, medals, … View moreGeoff Brown and Eric Jackson of Antique & Collectable Buyers Limited are buying throughout the North Island until Monday 5th March.
We are looking to purchase your unwanted antiques, collectables and precious metals such as old and broken gold and silver, old coins, banknotes, medals, quality china, old pocket and wristwatches, in fact, anything old or interesting.
For further details call Eric toll free on 0800 00 24 25 or Geoff on 0800 700 010. Both Eric and Geoff are fully licensed, each with over 35 years industry experience.
Open the pdf for locations, dates and times near you.
Antique & Collectable Buyers times and locations.pdf Download View
It is quite normal for you to be taking frequent looks around your bedroom. In the process, have you ever felt that there is a something special missing from this divine space at home?
The problem here is that it is so difficult for you to put your finger on exactly what that thing is that could… View moreIt is quite normal for you to be taking frequent looks around your bedroom. In the process, have you ever felt that there is a something special missing from this divine space at home?
The problem here is that it is so difficult for you to put your finger on exactly what that thing is that could potentially add value to your bedroom. You need not panic though for when it comes to ensuring your bedroom is fitted with everything it should have such that it becomes the ideal place to unwind and relax in, we have all your bases covered. Read full blog here: goo.gl...
The ISS (international space station) will be flying overhead tonight.
Look towards the horizon facing about North West at 1 min to 9pm and you'll see it. It looks like a very bright start moving quite fast.
Details: Time: Thu Feb 22 8:59 PM, Visible: 6 min, Max Height: 78°, Appears: 10° … View moreThe ISS (international space station) will be flying overhead tonight.
Look towards the horizon facing about North West at 1 min to 9pm and you'll see it. It looks like a very bright start moving quite fast.
Details: Time: Thu Feb 22 8:59 PM, Visible: 6 min, Max Height: 78°, Appears: 10° above NW, Disappears: 11° above SE
With just one week to go until Children's Day, how will you celebrate? There's so much happening all around Aotearoa, so put tamariki first this Sunday 4 March and check out what's happening near you: childrensday.org.nz... www.youtube.com...
Neighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!
Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot)… View moreNeighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!
Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
We'll donate every item you bring in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.
So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop.
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*60-80ml testpot.
Hello All,
I am after adivce on where to go for affordable insurance for over 50 year olds ,can someone tell me who to go through for insurance which is more affordable for House insurance and life,sickness,and permanent ,temporary disability insurance cover.
i am with tower for my house and … View moreHello All,
I am after adivce on where to go for affordable insurance for over 50 year olds ,can someone tell me who to go through for insurance which is more affordable for House insurance and life,sickness,and permanent ,temporary disability insurance cover.
i am with tower for my house and think that they are asking too much for insurance and are with life direct (or life one i'm not too sure)
They are my life,sickness,and permanent and temporary insurance and are crippling my exspenses very badly with what they charge.
Help and advice very much appreciated
Questions regarding the morality of 25 people who had attempted to vote twice in the Denby Ward by-e…
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists in the Far North that it plans to go ahead with resurfacing State Highway 1 through the Mangamuka Gorge, starting this weekend.
However, in response to community feedback, it has changed the road closure times and days, says NZ Transport Agency System … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency advises motorists in the Far North that it plans to go ahead with resurfacing State Highway 1 through the Mangamuka Gorge, starting this weekend.
However, in response to community feedback, it has changed the road closure times and days, says NZ Transport Agency System Manager, Steve Mutton.
The new plan is to close the road for four days at a time, instead of three.
The first closure, which is dependent on dry weather, will take place on:
Saturday, 24 February
Sunday 25 February
Monday 26 February
Tuesday 27 February.
On each day, the road will be:
Closed at 8:30am
Open 4pm–5pm
Closed 5pm–8pm.
Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)
If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take … View moreRiding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)
If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching, provided (and heavily subsidised) by ACC. It's delivered by experts and it works, as Simon Gotlieb's story shows. Neighbourly members can book a FREE Ride Forever course before 31 March using promo code NEIGH18 over here.
Keen gardener Clint Green has a cautionary potting mix tale for gardeners everywhere, after surviving a horrific bout of legionnaires' disease.
Click here to read Clint's story.
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